Drug trafficking organization busted in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - A drug organization responsible for bringing and distributing an estimated 50lbs of methamphetamine in Douglas, Fulton, and Cobb counties was busted, according to a Facebook post by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities identified the drug activity in February and multiple individuals believed to be involved. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office conducted raids that produced multiple pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, US currency and real property.

Eighteen people are in custody in relation to this drug bust, according to police. This is an on-going investigation and more arrest/searches are forthcoming.